Here’s how EV charging behavior differs between home and public charging on weekends:
Home Charging
- Increased daytime usage: Weekend home charging sees a slight shift toward daytime hours compared to weekdays, though overnight charging remains dominant.
- Reduced reliance on other locations: Drivers who typically charge at work on weekdays shift more charging events to home on weekends, increasing home’s share of daytime charging.
- Consistent overnight patterns: Overnight charging frequency at home remains similar to weekdays, with most EVs charging nightly.
Public Charging
- Reduced workplace usage: Public charging at workplaces drops dramatically (69-77% lower) on weekends compared to weekdays.
- Persistent role in routines: While diminished, public charging still accounts for 8-11% of weekend charging events for many drivers, suggesting continued use for non-work activities.
- Altered utilization patterns: Public Level 2 chargers show more pronounced differences between weekday and weekend usage profiles compared to DC fast chargers.
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Key contrast
- While home charging absorbs most of the weekday workplace charging load during weekends, public charging infrastructure outside workplaces still supports weekend mobility needs, albeit at reduced overall utilization.
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